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Friday, February 03, 2012

Trends and Classics

Since I’ve been keeping track of my purchases each month (for over two years), I’ve got a much better idea of how much of my outfit is “new” and how much “old” each day. Today, everything I’m wearing was purchased in the last two years, except for the trousers.

Much of this ensemble was inspired by trends: denim shirts, striped blazers, moto styling, punky jewelry, ethnic accents, western footwear. The trousers, though, are a classic: dark, wide-leg denim. Stacey and Clinton seem to put almost every What Not To Wear participant in a pair. Those two are all about the classics, so I know I can’t go wrong with these trews.

My only complaint with the trousers is that the rise is a little low. I have to watch the hem length of the shirt I pair them with. Otherwise, they’ve served me well since I bought them over four years ago (November, 2007).

Until putting together this recap, I never would have guessed that I’d worn these trousers seventeen times. I seem to wear them in spurts. I’ll forget about them for a few months and then I’ll want to wear them every Friday. I’m thankful this classic is in my closet when I remember to reach for it.

I love the flirty little lemon tassle with your striped jacket. You look great, trousers included. It's pretty cool how you have documented your outfits for so long. I like journalling and sketching what I've worn too because it is such a strong recall trigger of the day.